REM are most powerful in a north/south (straight up/down) direction on the pedals. When you start to move east/west, the force of the REMmagnets decreases, and it is easier to step out. You’re never “locked in” as with a clipless pedal.
Magnetic force is holding your foot to the REMtech Pedal, and you can pull off in almost any direction. There is minimal muscle memory that needs to be trained, and releasing is completely intuitive and natural, unlike clipless pedals.